jAmpler vs Augmatic GRE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
jAmpler
Record, import, and manipulate audio samples with a versatile instrument plugin. Create unique sounds using granular synthesis and a wide array of effects. Assign samples to a keyboard for intuitive musical performance.
- Record and import audio samples
- Assign samples to keyboard keys
- Granular synthesis controls
- Extensive per-sample editing
- Global effects suite
- Adjustable velocity curve and temperament
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jAmpler is a sample-based instrument plugin for iOS and macOS, designed as an Audio Unit v3 (AUv3) instrument. It enables you to record, import, assign, and manipulate samples with a rich set of controls and global effects — all accessible in a compact, intuitive interface. Features: * 4 banks, each with 8 samples. * Each sample is represented by a unique color. * Record samples directly using your device’s built-in microphone. * Import audio files to use as samples. * Assign samples to keyboard keys using their color codes. * Detailed controls per sample: - Copy, paste, and trim samples. - ADSR envelope (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release). - Crossfade and crossfade overlap for seamless looping. - Octave shifting and drive/distortion. - Filter and pitch shift options. - Granular synthesis controls (wet, density, size, spray, stereo spread, window shape). * Global effects: - Velocity Controlled Filter. - Low Frequency Oscillator. - Compressor. - Distortion. - Equalizer. - Chorus. - Cabinet. - Reverb. * Adjustable velocity curve and keyboard temperament.
Augmatic GRE
Generate complex and evolving drum patterns using algorithmic and Euclidean engines. This app creates MIDI notes that require a separate sound source to produce audio, offering deep control over rhythm and dynamics.
- Algorithmic and Euclidean rhythm generation
- Morphable Grids Engine for evolving beats
- Blend control between pattern types
- Linear drumming for articulate patterns
- Velocity bender for expressive dynamics
- Groove tools for swing and timing
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MAIN FEATURES: - 6 Algorithmic Channels - Bass drum, snare, hi-hat, plus accents which create complementary rhythms, not duplicates. Each channel can generate its own rhythmic voice for rich, layered drum patterns. - Topographic Engine - Morphable, evolving beats based on the Mutable Instruments Eurorack module. Navigate an X/Y map of interconnected drum patterns extracted from actual drum loops with smooth interpolation between patterns. - Euclidean Engine - generate evenly distributed, world‑inspired rhythm patterns using Euclidean algorithms. Configure steps, hits, and start position independently on each channel for precise control. - Blend Control - Crossfade between Grids and Euclidean patterns to introduce variation while preserving the core character of your groove. - Linear Drumming - Control which drums play together or play alone. Eeach sound has room to breathe. Creates clean, articulate patterns. Used in Hip-Hop, IDM, Funk, Fusion. - Velocity Bender - Shape velocity dynamics for a more expressive, dynamic pulse. Create ghost notes, and rhythmic emphasis that bring patterns to life. - Groove Tools - Swing, humanization, clock division, and timing shift. Fine-tune the feel of your patterns from tight and mechanical to loose and human. IMPORTANT: This app does not produce sound on its own. It generates MIDI notes and requires a drum sampler or synthesizer to play them.
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The clearest difference is price: jAmpler at Free against Augmatic GRE's $9.99. Augmatic GRE's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
jAmpler is free to download; Augmatic GRE costs $9.99 up front. jAmpler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Augmatic GRE asks for nothing beyond the download.
Augmatic GRE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of jAmpler's written reviews are positive against 83% of Augmatic GRE's.
jAmpler ships an update every 3 months, Augmatic GRE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | jAmpler | Augmatic GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.4 GB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Maes | ARTUR ANTONI NOWAK |
Customer experience
jAmpler
Augmatic GRE
In-app purchases
jAmpler
- jAmpler Activation$7.99
Augmatic GRE
No in-app purchases








